Hey, Well I got this idea when I was just sitting around being bored, cuz I'm sick. I started to ask the question of what Luffy would do if one of his Nakama were physically incapable of completing their dreams? Because we all know that he values his Nakama's dreams just as much as his own, it's part of what makes him so great. So Anyways, I hope you enjoy the story, and please remember to review after your finished. Criticisms are welcomed… after all how can I get better without knowing what I did wrong.

Enjoy.

Trusting Trust

Chapter 1- The Usual day gone bad

By: Kieri Norou

The day had started out as a rather regular in not duller then usual day for the mugiwara pirates. The weather was clear and easy to read. Even the instincts of the money-hungry navigator were at ease. Everyone had gone about their daily business trying not to get in anyone's way.

Ussop had found his perch in the crow's nest and took his usual duties as lookout. Zoro, right below him was soundly snoozing as the wind blew against his three swords propped up against the mast. Robin, was dutifully reading her book while enjoying the days good weather. In the cabin Chopper made himself useful by working on creating more rumble balls. Who knew when they would come in handy? Not too far from his work station Chopper could smell the workings of Sanji as he diligently prepared the day's snacks for the women on board. Below them Nami could be found in her own room carefully jotting down notes for the maps that she was sure to be finishing up soon. And finally, the ever-present captain, Luffy had been found loosely clinging to the head of the Going Merry with a bored expression on his face.

However, none of that had lasted very long, for only a few minutes past before the expression of boredom soon changed to one of confusion as the captain was propelled off the ship by a huge splash. Lucky for him his elongated arms allowed him to grasp onto the side of the small ship and propel himself back to the safety of the deck. On his way he heard Ussop's scream of fright. They were under attack. Luffy's smile lit his face so fast it was on before he even crashed into Zoro, who had yet to wake up from the cannons hailing down on them.

"Luffy, what are you doing?" A very agitated swordsman had yet again been awakened by one of his captain's miscalculated actions.

Before Luffy could give his usual apology, the boat rattled hard, tilting to one side. It was as if the attacking pirates had planned to have every one of the crew angered with that one shot. The first thing to be noticed was Robins book flying out of her hands and into the ocean, not a second after that an explosion came from the cabin, effectively followed by Sanji's dissatisfied scream. "THE FOOD!"

Not long after, the door to the lower cabin slammed open, showing the now angry red-haired navigator holding up a now very black piece of paper as ink dripped down it. "LUFFY, Kick their ASSES." After that command the Going Merry tipped back to the other side, effectively slamming Zoro's head against the mast, and showing Ussop the now gaping whole in the ships exterior. Luffy had been rather unaffected by all of this until the boats movement caused his hat to join Robins now soaked book.

"HAT" The captains call for his treasure went unnoticed by his nakama as they were now preparing to enter battle with the approaching ship. Right as Luffy regained his floating hat the battle ensued. Causing his slight weakness by the touch of ocean water to be pushed aside. The enemy boarded the Going Merry with guns and swords alike. The small crew that Luffy had effectively gathered were far out-numbered, however, that didn't seem to bother the now enraged crew as they fought off the enemy.

Ussop, now pissed at the onslaught of damage his precious ship was accumulating, used his vantage point in the crow's nest to his advantage shooting at the offensive men who dared harm his treasure. Robin held her own easily as she took out any oncoming enemies. Chopper, now in the use of the rumble ball was also fairing well. These enemies may have been great in number, but they were weak in power as Sanji soon found out as he took out 20 men easily with his swift kicks. Zoro also didn't find this to be a very challenging bout and was now completely annoyed that he'd even had to be wakened up for such a useless fight. Luffy too was a bit disappointed, however, he was still happy for the distraction to an otherwise boring day.

Nami, however, had taken the time to sneak onto the enemy ship and see what kind of merchandise they had. It had become obvious to her that these were just a bunch of no-name scavengers looking for loot. They didn't care who they fought so long as they got money, and that meant that they had to have some already. She was now below deck where she found, that they had stupidly left it unguarded. Finding a locked wooden door she put her expertise to work effectively picking the lock. Her eyes were pleasantly surprised by the amount of gold and jewels that was scattered around the room.

It would take more then one trip to get it all on board the Going Merry, she only hoped that her crew didn't finish the job to quickly. Deciding to take the most valuable stuff first she started to collect the treasure in a giant sack she had found laying around. She was happily humming when her instincts told her to turn around. Coming face to face with a menacing man, Nami slowly backed up, wanting to put more space between them. She knew that she had her clima-tact but she wasn't sure how much good it would do against such a tall brute. Now hopping that her crew had finished them off quickly and had noticed her prolonged absence, Nami sent a nervous smile towards the clearly evil man.

"Wretched wench." The towering menace lifted his muscular arm high, preparing to strike the intruding woman. Nami looked on in shock as his hand came closer to her face. Bracing herself for the painful impact she noticed a rather purplish liquid coming towards her only a few inches ahead of the hand ready to impale her. Suddenly, Nami found herself sprawled back against the wall of the ship. Although her body was in pain from the abuse it had just withheld she didn't pay any attention to it as her eyes were now facing a much more unbearable, agonizing pain.

Using her fingers to scratch at the burning pain Nami's voice began to scream itself raw. Panting harshly, while she tried to clear her eyesight Nami was effectively quieted by the large mans foot connecting with her head. Smirking down at the helpless girl, the dark man roughly grabbed and tossed her over his shoulder.

Outside, the battle had ended leaving many unconscious men in its wake. Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro were effectively throwing them overboard as Ussop worked hard on the repairs. Robin however, was looking around curiously. "If I may, where is the miss navigator?"

Zoro grunted as he threw the last man overboard. "Where she always is… getting the loot." Picking the leftover swords up off the deck he investigated them, searching for they're wroth finally coming to the conclusion that they were useless threw them overboard as well. Sanji, who had been convinced to help Ussop with repairs, also stated his confidence in the young navigator.

Luffy grinned widely as he approached the newest member of the Going Merry, "It's her favorite thing," he explained. He then set off to the upper deck to see what damage Ussop was crying about.

Chopper, during this entire time had been running around pocking and prodding at everyone's body making sure that they didn't come to any harm during the battle. Coming to a stand still on his way from Sanji to Zoro the young reindeers eyes swiveled to the enemy's bigger ship. Looking around he was a bit confused; he could have sworn that he had heard Nami scream, however, nobody else seemed to be bothered.

'I can't let my wild imagination control my actions, I'm a pirate now, I won't allow myself to worry about unnecessary things.' Convincing himself that what he had indeed heard was just his imagination, Chopper continued on his way to Zoro.

He was never given the chance however, as everyone was interrupted by what could only be called an evil laugh. "Well, looks like I lost some men, no matter, hand over the loot, or the pretty one gets it." The smiles that had been plastered on everyone's faces (except for poor Ussop) were then quickly washed away as the man proceeded to show off the now very fragile looking navigator. The crew's eyes hardened at the sight of blood producing from her head.

Chopper's jaw dropped as tears now fell quickly down his furry cheeks. Zoro calmly replied to the annoyingly smirking man. "Nah, you can just keep her." Sanji, who had just lit a new cigarette immediately, reacted.

"Don't say that you Marimo, my Nami-san's hurt, can't you see?" Chopper was now looking from the swordsmen to the cook and back, was this really the time for bickering? Of coarse, everyone else on the ship knew that the swordsmen hadn't been serious, however, his declaration had surprised the tall man. Luffy, who up until then had been observing his limp navigator hooked in the man's left arm, took advantage of his enemy's surprise and unleashed his powerful arm effectively hitting the man in the face, sending him flying backwards into unconsciousness.

Nami, who had been falling down to the ocean was then caught by Robin's ability and returned to the safety of her own ship. Soon, everyone crowded around the shallowly breathing girl. "AHH, she's hurt, call a doctor." Chopper, began to panic, running circles around the group

"Oi, that's you." Ussop bluntly pointed out. He then took the initiative and took Nami below deck. Chopper stopped his frantic calls for help, and then with a realization quickly followed behind the gunmen.

Luffy was still glaring up at the bigger ship, not at all happy with them. "I don't like them." His statement sent the remaining crew into a silence; it wasn't often that their captain stated his disapproval of people. "Let's set sail." His order was one more out of the need to leave this place before it's stink crept any farther into his ship then it already had, then anything else. Either way, the crew obeyed and they were soon on their way to a new adventure.

Hours had passed and it was now dinnertime. Choppers observation had been that Nami had been dealt a blow to the head and that when she awakened she'd most likely have a concussion, but that it shouldn't be too much to worry about. Nothing that a bit of rest and relaxation couldn't cure. As of now, everyone was up in the cabin eating their dinner, Chopper had only come up to retrieve his, so that he could return to Nami's side and observe her for any unusual behavior. However, their routine dinner of food being stolen and lots of laughter was disrupted by the sound of a loud crash coming from below deck.

"Nami!" was everyone's observation as they all headed down to see what the commotion was. Luffy, quickly grabbed the last piece of meat and stuffing it in his face before heading down.

Once everyone reached the Navigators private room they were stunned to see a thrashing Nami throwing everything in her reach to the ground. A crying Chopper, ineffectively trying to calm her. "Please Nami, calm down, your going to hurt yourself."

"No, No, NO! Chopper, why can't I SEE?"

All right, well that's it for Chapter one. I hope you all enjoyed it. Please do read and review and tell me if you think I should continue. I had fun writing this chapter (even though, right now, I am sick GRRR, stupid sickness) but either way, I would like to continue, I just need to know if anyone would actually like me to continue.

Take care,

Kieri Norou